Antonyms for foolish


Grammar : Adj
Spell : foo-lish
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfu lɪʃ


Definition of foolish

Origin :
  • early 14c., from fool (n.) + -ish. Related: Foolishly; foolishness. Old English words for this were dysig, stunt, dol.
  • adj nonsensical, idiotic
Example sentences :
  • Your brother was foolish enough to leave his boat in Rushton's care.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Only a foolish optimist can deny the dark realities of the moment.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Jeff cleared his throat and looked about with foolish importance.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • But God must be able to let them know what foolish creatures they are, majie!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Above all, shun the snares of women, for they are ever set for the foolish feet of the young.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Even had he not been bound by his promise to Sidney, flight would have been foolish.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The French are as the foolish virgins, and trust ofttimes to chance.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • We must prevent this foolish marriage which he has got into his head, from taking place.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • I cried out, and in a foolish effort to save him, I must have let go of the ledge to which I clung.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • I seemed face to face with some foolish, grinning masque of horror.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Synonyms for foolish

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